FL SynthMaker (Flowstone)

FL SynthMaker (FLowstone) is a programming application that is used to create virtual instruments, effects and computer control of external hadrware without the need to write basic code. The instruments and effects you create
in SynthMaker can be used in FL Studio as 'native' plugins and shared with other SynthMaker users. Check the Image-Line FL Synthmaker (FLowstone) forum
here

Using FL SynthMaker (Flowstone)

FL Synthmaker (Flowstone) includes the
Ruby high level programming language. This allows you to create Synths, Effects and control external hardware - USB devices, I/O cards, webcams and audio hardware. FL SynthMaker (Flowstone) is a self-contained plugin
construction tool that is beyond the scope of this manual. The links below in the 'Detailed Help?' section can be used to download the .pdf manuals direct from the SynthMaker Website. FL SynthMaker
differs from the commercial version in that you can't compile VSTs of your FL SynthMaker creations. FL SynthMaker is treated by FL Studio as a plugin instrument/effect and will save/open along with
your projects. While FL SynthMaker project files can be shared with other FL Studio or SynthMaker users, if you want to compile VST instruments you will need
to purchase the commercial version.

Channel vs Effect - When you add a FL SynthMaker channel in the Channel Window you will get the Instrument version, when you add SynthMaker into an FX channel in the Mixer you'll
get the Effect version. FL SynthMaker loads up with a default schematic. The Generator has a basic single oscillator synth and the Effect has a simple echo delay. These are provided to help you see how a
schematic is constructed.

From the Browser - The original FL SynthMaker instrument and effects have a '.osm' extension and FL Synthmaker Flowstone an '.fsm' extension, you can load both. Simply drag a
.osm or .fsm file from the Browser to a channel/effects slot to open an instrument/effect.

Show panel - Clicking the 'Show panel' switch will hide the workspace and show only the plugin interface, this is the usual mode for using a FL SynthMaker plugin. Click it again to return to the workspace view.

Library - Click here to open the Content Library to access more FL SynthMaker instruments and effects on the Image-Line servers.

Modules - Download the latest module packs from DSP Robotics. If you have used Synthmaker in the past and FlowStone is missing a module then it's likely in one of these packs.

Video Tutorials

Detailed Help?

FL SynthMaker (FLowstone) is a complex program and has its own help. We have provided a range of links below to get you started. NOTE: FL Studio 11 marks the transition from
Synthmaker to Flowstone (the program in FL Studio is Flowstone) and this is why there are two sources of doccumentation below.

The guides are in PDF format. Download the latest version of Adobe Reader Here.

Upgrade to export VST format

While FL SynthMaker allows you to create and share instruments and effects within the FL Studio environment, if you want to take pity on people without FL Studio (or even sell VST plugins to people), using other DAW software,
you can upgrade to SynthMaker Pro and export your projects to VST format. FL Studio Producer Edition (or higher) customers can get discount upgrade pricing in our shop.